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Articles by Reinder Bruinsma

Adventist missions in a new millennium

Meeting the contemporary challenges of the Adventist mission.

Christ's Commandment of Humility

Looking at the ordinance of humility.

Contextualizing the gospel--option or imperative?

The ongoing challenge of relating the gospel meaningfully to disparate cultures

Expectations for a pastor: seven principles from a church administrator

A church administrator shares his vision for effective pastoral ministry.

How to become an authentic Christian leader

What are five qualities that people expect from their leaders?

Living in a diverse church: a case study

The composition of the Seventh-day Adventist Church has changed drastically in recent decades.

Looking back and moving forward

While it is crucial to look back and learn, this must not prevent the progressive forward movement of the Church.

Modern versus postmodern Adventism: The ultimate divide?

How has the postmodern paradigm affected Adventist thought, belief, and worldview?

The Babylonian temptation: making a name for ourselves

Church leaders must constantly examine their motives as they fulfill the church's mission.

Theological diversity: A threat, an asset, or what?

Is it really such an enormous problem, as many seem to think, that Adventist thinking has become much more diverse than it used to be? Is it really such a threat?

To act justly

What must we as church members, pastors, and administrators do to implement the Hebrew concept of justice (mishpat)?

Featured articles

Answering Jesus' prayer

issue of Ministry Jesus' prayer-"that all of you may be one"- is a mandate to all who belong to the body of Christ. Read article...

Pastors' perspectives on assimilating new members - Part 1

issue of Ministry The Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America has established a goal of 100,000 baptisms by the end of 20… Read article...

Circles of Influence

issue of Ministry I received an e-mail last week from one of our readers in Virginia, USA. . . Read article...

Effectively using media in ministry

issue of Ministry How can we best use modern media to communicate the life-changing message of Jesus Christ? Read article...

God's promised gift: An urgent appeal for revival, reformation, discipleship, and evangelism

issue of Ministry Do we realize that all heaven waits to pour out the Holy Spirit in infinite power for the finishing of God's w… Read article...

How to care for your voice: Eight practical suggestions for preachers

issue of Ministry Are you taking care of the instrument God gave you to spread the gospel? Read article...

Should we observe the Levitical festivals?: A Seventh-day Adventist perspective - Part 1

issue of Ministry Maybe by the marking of festivals, Christians could be drawn closer to the Jews? However, in the observance of… Read article...